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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Sparks detective testified that an autopsy showed the three-month-old starved and there was no evidence of feeding—Giovonnye Hart and Hailey Moniz have been set bail at $250,000 each on charges of murdering their infant as they await a court return in October. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Lombardo signed Senate Bill 460—a new bipartisan education bill—at Mountain View Elementary on Monday to boost accountability at under-performing schools and launch a new literacy initiative for students. KTVN
- ➤ Thousands of Washoe County kindergarten students, including 5-year-old Hartley Grandfield, began school on Monday as the Class of 2038 started their new journey. Parents and staff encouraged bravery while the children, many born during the pandemic, looked forward to learning—marking a hopeful new chapter. Reno Gazette-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nevada state officials are asking residents to share their input on a ten-year plan to improve public outdoor recreation. The online survey runs through November and will help shape the plan that aims to secure LWCF matching grants—residents can share their views in English or Spanish. KTVN
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FRIDAY on a SATURDAY Double Feature
6-11:59 p.m. — West Wind El Rancho 4 Drive-In Theater — Tickets available on Eventbrite — Enjoy a nostalgic movie night with a drive-in double feature of 'FRIDAY' and 'NEXT FRIDAY'.
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Nugget Rib Cook-Off
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Victorian Square — Free admission — Savor over 250,000 pounds of ribs while enjoying live music and vibrant vendors at this spectacular barbecue festival.
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Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament
7 AM – 3 PM — Red Hawk Golf and Resort — Various sponsorship levels available — Swing into action for children's health with golf, awards, and a silent auction.
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NRAP's 2025 Annual R5k and Recovery Celebration
Nevada’s Recovery and Prevention (NRAP) warmly invites you to take part in a meaningful and uplifting event in honor of National Recovery Month—our 5th Annual R5K Run/Walk & Recovery Celebration! This community-centered gathering celebrates the strength and resilience of individuals in recovery and aims to break the stigma associated with substance use and mental health challenges.
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